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Arms scandal shakes Swiss arms trade and neutrality
Swiss authorities probe illegal shipments from Buehrle and Co. to Israel, South Africa and Arab states. Officials reveal 10 million francs worth of rockets and cannons diverted to embargoed regions, prompting export bans and parliamentary action. Observers warn the affair tests Switzerland's neutrality and governance.
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Bern
Switzerland
Zurich
Middle East
Africa
Oerlikon, Buehrle and Co
Machine Lovl
Hans Walder
Israel
South Africa
International Red Cross
Biafra
Buehrle
Verliken
Latin America